Keto has a reputation of being the diet of bacon and butter- which seems too good to be true! But a quick browse through almost any keto Facebook group and you can see it’s saturated with people who “just eat keto” and the weight just falls off! But if you dig deeper there are the…
One of the most common debates among dieticians is the role that fats play in a healthy diet. The Standard American Diet has fats used sparingly, with grains, fruits, and veggies making up the bulk of nutritional intake. However, many who follow these guidelines find themself struggling to maintain a healthy weight and health ailments,…
Keto Chorizo N’ Papas is a weekend staple in our home. Minimal ingredients. Effortless prep. All the rich flavors of traditional Mexican Chorizo and Papas brightened with creamy cheese, fresh herbs, and without the massive carb count! It’s even great to serve to non-keto guests! All in all, it’s easy to see why it is…
One of my best and most favorite productivity habits I’ve developed recently is doing our grocery shopping biweekly. It’s been so awesome I actually postponed the post I had for this week to share it with you today. PLUS I’ve included a great CHEAT SHEET of our keto essentials that shows EXACTLY how we kept…
Anyone who thinks keto is all beef, bacon, and cheese needs to check out this recipe. Fresh, crisp, and full of flavor, these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps will show you keto living doesn’t mean sacrificing your palate! Firstly, it is tough to eat Asian cuisine while on keto. So many of the dishes have hidden…
Carb addiction, more commonly known as sugar addiction, is a very real thing. Deciding to cut out your favorite carbs may seem impossible- I mean, research shows all addictions, whether they be carb or more serious drug addictions, trigger the pleasure and reward centers in the brain, leaving you constantly seeking your next “high” or…
I’ve been on keto for over a year now. Honestly, I’ve enjoyed the health benefits and miss very few foods. That being said, early in my keto journey I knew I HAD to have a keto chili recipe. I thought it would be impossible. Some foods are just supposed to taste a certain way and…
Eat bacon and lose weight!?! Say “Yes!” to butter!?! Freedom to love cheese!?! You have all this once your body reaches ketosis? YES! After the low-fat craze of the last 20+ years, the effects of ketosis, commonly known as the keto diet, is taking the “diet” world by storm! I mean, promises of bacon &…
A few weeks ago my family was invited to Christmas dinner by a friend. The invitation was quickly followed by a line I hear all too often “I didn’t know if I should invite you since I know you eat keto but I didn’t want to not invite you!” I did as I’ve done so…
Keto is a hot topic right now. In fact, with keto’s recent rise in popularity, many are quick to call keto a fad diet. Truth be told, the ketogenic diet has been in practice and being researched nearly 100 years. The jump to call keto a fad is often because people don’t understand what keto…
